In this article we’ll cover the new HVAC piping and plumbing material takeoff sheets which include labor units that were added to the MEP Academy Estimating Spreadsheets.
There are 4 new HVAC piping takeoff sheets, one for copper piping which includes ACR, Black steel pipe and fittings, Grooved fittings, and another for HVAC valves. For the Plumbing estimating spreadsheet there are 6 new sheets, one for Copper, CPVC, PEX, cast iron No-Hub, PVC DWV, and ABS DWV. For those with the combination HVAC and Plumbing estimating spreadsheet all 10 new tabs are available. On the menu click any of the buttons to take you to that page. Here we’ll click the HVAC copper piping page.
You can get a copy of this spreadsheet using the links at the end of this article.
We have provided material pricing and labor for some of the most used items. The page is very long and allows for you to add a lot more items if needed. The page starts with a list of copper pipe type “L” from ¼” to 8 inches, followed by ACR piping with a similar size range, and then soft copper. On the right side of the page are buttons that will take you quickly to that section of the page. For instance, if we click the button for copper Tee’s it jumps right to that section of the page.
If we want to get back to the top of the page just hit anyone of a dozen of these “back to menu” buttons located throughout the sheet. This takes us back to the top of the page where we can select another item. You always know what page you’re on by the highlighted green button on the menu which shows that we’re on the HVAC copper page.
Manufacturers Price List
The prices listed here are the manufacturers list price as of the date indicated in this column. Some manufacturers change their price sheets monthly while others use the same one for years while adjusting the discount multiplier. The pricing shown can be changed when a new price sheet is available by just clicking on the link.
This takes us to Mueller’s price list page of their website where we can check to see what the current price sheet is. Estimators are responsible for ensuring that they’re always using the latest price list. There is the option to download an Excel or PDF version of the current price list or the previous one. Scrolling down the page we’ll find price list for fittings, refrigeration fittings and valves, PVC and ABS fittings and other products.
If we click on the PDF for copper piping this is what we’ll get.
We can see that this price sheet is effective August 4th, 2025, and that it supersedes the previous price sheet issued in July, 2025. Here we have prices for copper pipe type “K”, “L”, “M”, “DWV” and “ACR”.
Discount Multipliers
The estimator is responsible for maintaining discount multipliers for all pipe, valves and fittings. It is standard in the industry to know exactly how much of a discount you’re getting off the price list. This also makes it very easy to compare one supplier versus the next. If one supplier gives you a discount multiplier of 0.5 and the other 0.4, you can quickly determine which is the better deal.
Just put your discount multiplier here and all the material prices for this item will be adjusted to your discounted price. The spreadsheet allows you to use a different discount multiplier for various pipe, valves and fitting as they’ll vary accordingly.
Looking at the cast iron no-hub page we have listed the most used pipe and fittings. You can scroll down or just hit any of the buttons for any of the fittings you’re looking for, such as a sanitary tee. Once again you can click on the link to see what the current price sheet is for these fittings.
Vendor Website
Here is Charlotte pipes website where all their price sheets are located. If we click on the plus sign for cast iron a dropdown window opens revealing all their cast iron pipe and fitting price list. Here we have their List price sheet NH 124 in three versions, either Excel, PDF or HTML.
If we click on the PDF button it pops open the price list which we can download or just review online. We see that this price list became effective January 1, 2024, and was updated February 12, 2025.
We can see the type of fitting and the manufacturers’ part number which we have included in our estimating spreadsheet. Here we have couplings listed as part number NH 1.
You can also click on the HTML link, and it opens a version of their price list online. Here is the full list with the part number in the first column. Next is the size, and then the description. Descriptions such as the type of pipe or fitting, and the list price is in the far-right column. You can scroll down to see all the different cast iron fittings that they sell. Remember these are list prices and you’ll need to apply your discount multiplier to it to get your actual cost.
All the material cost and labor hours get carried forward to either the HVAC piping summary page or the Plumbing Summary page. This is where there is plenty of room for other systems or material types.
Get a Copy of this Estimating Spreadsheet using the following Links for the type you’re looking for.
HVAC & Plumbing Estimating Spreadsheet
